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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive expertise in leading external audits under UK auditing standards, with a strong commitment to audit quality and professional scepticism. Proven ability to build client relationships, coach teams, and contribute to business growth in a collaborative environment.
Highest-signal resume keywords
External Audit LeadershipChartered Accountant QualificationIFRS and UK GAAP ExpertiseProject ManagementCommunication Skills
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Hard Skills
External AuditAudit QualityProfessional ScepticismIFRSUK GAAPAudit EngagementsData-Led TechniquesTechnical ExpertiseProblem SolvingEngagement Planning
Soft Skills
Team LeadershipCoachingCollaborationFlexibilityCommunication
Tools & Technologies
EY Audit Technology
Certifications & Qualifications
ICASICAEWACCA
Industry Keywords
Non-Financial ServicesAudit CommitteesFinance LeadersValuationsTax
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead significant public and private non-financial-services audits
- Shape client relationships and build trusted relationships with finance leaders, boards and audit committees
- Take overall responsibility for planning and delivering complex external audits under UK auditing standards
- Lead engagement teams through key judgements, technical matters and reporting milestones
- Work with accounting, tax, valuations, technology and other specialists
- Use EY audit technology and data-led techniques to improve audit quality and effectiveness
- Bring insight and constructive challenge while maintaining independence and professional scepticism
- Identify opportunities to add value and contribute to proposals, pitches and market activity
- Coach and develop colleagues and create an inclusive environment
- Set expectations, provide feedback and support progression
- Work with the wider leadership team on resourcing, quality and development of the Central Scotland practice
- Contribute to continued growth of the Central Scotland business
Requirements
What you’ll need- Substantial experience leading external audit engagements as an Audit Manager, Senior Manager or equivalent
- Demonstrable commitment to audit quality and professional scepticism
- Full qualification as a chartered accountant, e.g. ICAS, ICAEW or ACCA
- Excellent technical expertise in non-financial services using and applying IFRS and UK GAAP
- Significant experience executing audit and assurance engagements in accordance with UK auditing standards
- Ability to lead teams and act as a positive role model
- Exceptional project management ability
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Evidence of qualification status and a copy of the qualification certificate requested before interview
- Application and solution-based approach to problem solving
- Collaborative approach to management
- Flexibility to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive remuneration package
- Flexible working arrangements
- FlexEY benefits covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings, discounts, offers and promotions
- Continuous learning and career development
- Tools and flexibility to make a meaningful impact
- Leadership insights, coaching and confidence-building
- Diverse and inclusive culture